Lighting

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  1. brandsbettas

    brandsbettas Astrea Snail

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    wat is the best lighting i can use?
     
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  2. Seano Hermano

    Seano Hermano Giant Squid

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    That being metal halides, T5, HOT5, power compacts, or LED. Do you mean out of these or do you mean brands?
     
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  3. missionsix

    missionsix Super Moderator Staff Member

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    What are you wanting to grow?
     
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  4. hddoutside

    hddoutside Fire Shrimp

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    clams!
     
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  5. brandsbettas

    brandsbettas Astrea Snail

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    its goin be a reef tank
     
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  6. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    what mission was getting at , was dependant on what corals you want to keep , some need a more intense light. i.e sps or clams. people have been succesful keeping them under t5's , but halides make it so much easier. lps and softies will grow very well under t5's.
     
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  7. aquariaman

    aquariaman Pajama Cardinal

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    Metal Halides is what i would go with if you have the money!!
     
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  8. brandsbettas

    brandsbettas Astrea Snail

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    thanks thats wat this is all about
     
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